## Match overview
Stoke City host Hull City in an EFL Championship clash at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 local time. The game attracts attention from bettors thanks to Stoke’s strong home form and Hull’s open, attacking style away from home.
## Form and momentum
Stoke come into the match in high spirits after a convincing 3-0 victory over Charlton, underlining their ability to respond positively to setbacks during the season. The Potters have been particularly reliable at home, winning the majority of their recent fixtures there and combining solid defending with consistent scoring.
Hull City travel with confidence in their attack, as their recent away matches have produced plenty of goals and chances. However, defensive frailties on the road have seen them concede regularly, which raises concerns against a well-organised Stoke side.
## Key statistics
- Stoke have won most of their last few home games, averaging over two goals scored and fewer than one goal conceded per match at the bet365 Stadium.
- Hull’s recent away fixtures often feature Over 2.5 total goals, reflecting their tendency to both score and concede in open encounters.
- Historically, Stoke have a slight edge in head‑to‑head meetings, though Hull have still taken a fair number of wins and draws since their early 20th‑century clashes.
## Injuries and absences
Hull City are expected to be without several important players, including John Lundstram, Oli McBurnie, Liam Millar and Regan Palmer, which limits their options in both midfield and attack. Stoke, in contrast, are able to rely on most of their core squad, further supporting their status as favourites for this fixture.
## Predictions and betting angles
Most prediction models and tipsters lean towards a Stoke home win, given their strong record at the bet365 Stadium and Hull’s inconsistent away form. A frequently suggested scoreline is a narrow victory for Stoke, with 2-1 or 2-0 highlighted as plausible outcomes in what is expected to be a competitive match.
> Many analysts regard “Stoke City 2 - 1 Hull City” as a realistic final score, combining Stoke’s home strength with Hull’s capacity to find at least one goal.
Popular betting ideas for this game include:
- Stoke City to win in the full-time result market.
- Over 1.5 or Over 2.5 total goals, reflecting Hull’s high‑scoring away pattern and Stoke’s attacking form.
- Both Teams To Score, supported by Hull’s frequent away goals despite their defensive issues.
### Author’s summary
Stoke’s robust home record and Hull’s risky, attack‑minded away style point towards a lively Championship meeting, with a narrow home win and at least a couple of goals looking like the most logical scenario.
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Squawka — 2025-11-27